In honour of National Orgasm Day, I wanted to explore the incredible benefits of orgasms. If you need a little extra motivation to treat yourself to some self-pleasure or if you’re battling any doubts about enjoying a solo play session today, this post is for you. Discover why orgasms are not just pleasurable but also beneficial for your overall well-being.

1. Orgasm’s provide a rush of feel good hormones such as oxytocin and endorphins. These hormones have a plethora of benefits to our health, mentally, physically and spiritually.
2. Orgasms help us relax and calm our nervous system, they reduce cortisol and the negative effects cortisol has on our bodies. In a world where we are constantly stuck in fight or flight, an orgasm is an opportunity to slow down and connect with ourselves.
3. There is evidence that orgasms can reduce the likely-hood of several chronic health conditions such as prostate cancer, hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
4. Orgasms can reduce pain.
5. They can help regulate menstrual cycles in those that have them.
6. They improve the quality and length of sleep, which in tern has an incredible list of benefits
7. They improve your immune system
8. They can provide an opportunity to meditate or fantasise which allows your mind to calm and regulate from outside stressors.
9. When experienced in partnership the release of oxytocin can help us form strong emotional bonds.
10. They are an opportunity for self care, self love and self acceptance, improving self confidence and our feelings about our bodies
11. They can improve skin complexion and reduce blemishes
12. They feel great.

So there you have it. 12 benefits of orgasm. 12 reasons to go have one, not that you need a reason. If you need a little ‘help’ achieving such, feel free to check out my links page.

Love always,

Alice x

Alice Lovegood

A Sex Educator, life coach and spicy content creator, Alice wants to open up the conversation around sex and intimacy and help you feel at home in your body, celebrated and valued exactly as you are.

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